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Our Premium Industrial Minerals: Kaolin & Silica
Kaolin.om, is your trusted supplier of high-quality industrial minerals sourced directly from Iran. We specialize in providing consistent, reliable materials tailored to the demanding requirements of industries across the GCC. Our current portfolio includes select grades of Kaolin and high-purity Silica (Quartz), backed by expert technical support and flexible processing options.
High-Quality Iranian Kaolin (K1 & K2 Grades)
Our kaolin, sourced from the renowned mines, is a high-quality siliceous kaolin (kaolin-quartz blend) characterized by its excellent low iron content, contributing to good whiteness in final applications. While naturally containing a significant amount of quartz (SiO2), these grades offer valuable properties for specific industrial uses. We also provide custom granulation to meet your precise particle size requirements.
Grade K1
K1 Kaolin: Excellent Whiteness, Low Iron
K1 is a siliceous kaolin distinguished by its exceptionally low iron oxide (Fe2O3) content, resulting in excellent whiteness potential. Its composition makes it suitable for ceramic applications where low iron is critical and the presence of silica is acceptable or beneficial.
Typical Applications: Ceramic bodies (tiles, general whiteware), certain refractory applications, potential filler applications where whiteness is key.
Grade K2
K2 Kaolin: Versatile Siliceous Grade
K2 offers a balance of properties suitable for various industrial uses. While containing higher iron oxide than K1, it remains a valuable siliceous kaolin for applications where extreme whiteness is not the primary requirement but the combination of kaolinite and quartz is beneficial.
Typical Applications: Ceramic bodies (tiles), fillers, certain construction materials.
Silica (High-Purity Quartz)
Complementing our kaolin range, Kaolin.om supplies high-purity silica (SiO2), primarily composed of quartz. Sourced from select Iranian deposits, our silica offers exceptional chemical purity, making it ideal for industries requiring high silica content and controlled impurity levels.
Grade SA Silica
SA Silica: Exceptional Purity, Ultra-Low Iron
SA Silica boasts an extremely high SiO2 content (over 98.5%) and remarkably low iron oxide (Fe2O3 at ~0.02%). This makes it the perfect choice for applications where colorlessness and chemical purity are absolutely critical.
Typical Applications: High-quality glass manufacturing (float glass, container glass), white cement production, specialized ceramics, foundry sand, potentially solar panel components.
Grade SB Silica
SB Silica: High Purity for General Applications
SB Silica also offers very high SiO2 content (over 98.5%) with controlled levels of other oxides. While the iron content is higher than grade SA, it remains suitable for a wide range of industrial applications where ultra-low iron is not the primary constraint.
Typical Applications: General ceramics, construction materials, fillers, abrasives, filtration media.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Our Kaolin (grades K1 & K2) is sourced directly from select mines in Iran, managed by our experienced partner, Rah Neshan. It is a high-quality siliceous kaolin (kaolin-quartz blend) with notably low iron content. Our Silica (grades SA & SB) is also sourced from high-purity Iranian quartz deposits. Grade K1 Kaolin and SA Silica offer the lowest iron content for applications demanding maximum whiteness or purity.
Yes. A key advantage of working with Kaolin.om is our custom granulation service for our K1 and K2 kaolin grades. We can process the material to meet your specific requirements for particle size distribution (mesh size). Please contact our technical team to discuss your needs.
Detailed Technical Data Sheets (TDS) including the full chemical analysis (SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, etc.) for our Kaolin (K1, K2) and Silica (SA, SB) grades are available upon request. Please note: Specific data for Brightness and Particle Size Distribution (PSD) for K1 & K2 Kaolin are currently being updated and will be provided soon. We highly recommend requesting a sample and discussing your specific application with our technical experts to ensure the chosen grade meets your performance requirements.